Lallers96 wrote: » Didn't get the TC after getting to the second round of interviews. Gutted to say the least. I got down to the final 3 apparently but didn't get an offer. Hoping something crops up on legal vacancies because there has been so little to apply for in the last 2 months and emailing around to random firms has proven to be pointless.
Lallers96 wrote: » Yeah I'm disappointed as I felt like myself and the partner got on well both times and he was highly, highly complementary of me as a person and did not care about academics at all. (I never even got asked). One thing I would say is he told me that 1 person who interviewed the best in the first round was immediately ruled out due to their "social media presence" so I'd be careful what you choose to post as places do background checks. He also knew that I had applied to other firms and had seen my applications. I don't think he should have access to that but he obviously was thorough in his background check of me and had connections in the firms I had emailed. Felt like that somehow bit me on the bum.
neon123 wrote: » Would the Law Society vacancies page be the best way to find out about available TC's? Been perusing it for a few months now and don't think I've seen one been listed, at least in Dublin anyway.
lawgrad15 wrote: » I wouldn't necessarily call it the best way - it is good alright but there are lots of other sources too and bear in mind many of the larger firms wouldn't necessarily advertise there.
bigchungus wrote: » Potentially silly question but I'm an FE1 newbie, when is the best time of year to be sending out applications for TCs? I did send out a few speculative apps recently but figured it's not the right time of year. It's pretty nerve-wracking too to see how much demand for them there is compared to availability
Diamond_Hands wrote: » That's poor form.
neon123 wrote: » Has KPMG already interviewed for this years TC's? Had a look on Google but I just get an error when I go on the page.
Fe1forthefun wrote: » I have heard that the legal salaries are different than the accounting ones. Does anyone have confirmation of what the salary is for the KPMG though? Handy to know in advance before going through the process. Has anyone heard back with a date for Walkers second round? The start date for the position is quite soon.
SKLaw wrote: » I’m hoping not as I haven’t heard back from them. I get the same error on the page when I view it
Lallers96 wrote: » I got a PFO off them a few days back
Fe1user5555 wrote: » Sorry if this is slightly off topic but does anyone know where is the best place to look for paralegal / legal admin jobs? Thanks!
jus_me wrote: » Are small/ a small sized medium firm paying minimum wage and not paying fees kinda the norm in Dublin?
channing90 wrote: » Do people reckon there will be many TC to start in sept or December going over the next 4 months? Current situation is working as a legal secretary but really want to get a TC for this coming year, have fe1s complete. Any advice
SKLaw wrote: » I’m wondering the same as I’m in the same situation. It’s looking somewhat bleak at the moment not gonna lie. There hasn’t been much up on TCs recently
neon123 wrote: » Same for myself , just sending out speculative apps at the moment but it does seem bleak indeed. I wouldn’t even get that excited if a TC opportunity came up on the LS website as a couple of hundred applicants would probably jump on it instantly. Does anyone have much experience with applying for legal exec roles? This is something I’d like to do while things improve and to boost my legal experience but it seems difficult to get a foot in the door and having FE1s on my CV probably means my application goes straight in the bin for many!
